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DF51 JKJ

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,372 mi
Last recorded113,372 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 JKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,372 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condension in both lamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking and starting to seep out grease please keep checked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and top plate very rusty please keep checked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 109,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside floors have light corrosion

offside and nearside front suspension struts are of a diffrent design

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,885 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 91,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,804 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f flexible hose clip missing.

o/s/f floor has damage.

o/s/r and n/s/r outer brake pipes have some corrosion.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f flexible hose clip missing.

o/s/f floor has damage.

o/s/r and n/s/r outer brake pipes have some corrosion.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,492 miles

o/s front brake hose securing clip missing

Fail 10 Dec 2008 76,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front brake hose securing clip missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,010 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,296 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 61,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,005 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DF51 JKJ is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF51 JKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DF51 JKJ is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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